Eminem

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Eminem is certainly a superstar in his own right. From the beginning, he was often made fun of for being a white rapper, but he has forged a name for himself in the rap industry. He has worked with dozens of artists and released countless albums in his own name. He also has his own movie, entitled 8 Mile. Some of his early music is featured throughout the movie. The original Slim Shady certainly deserves the name of one of the greatest rappers of all time.

50 Cent

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50 Cent has proven to be a multi-talented rapper. His life is documented in the semi-autobiographical film Get Rich or Die Tryin'. He starred in the film. He has released dozens of singles, and his album Get Rich or Die Tryin' was certified eight times platinum. He also released a number of hits with his former crew G-Unit.

Ice Cube

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Yet another multi-talented rapper is Ice Cube. He has starred in a number of hits on the silver screen. He has also released a mass amount of hit singles and albums. He's mostly known for his political and violent lyrics. He was a pioneer for the movement known as gangsta rap.

Nas

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Nas's debut album, Illmatic, sent him flying up the billboard charts. He made a name for himself in the music industry with the help of fellow music stars, Q-Tip being one of them. He has officially sold over 25 million records worldwide. Eight of his albums are platinum or multi-platinum. He also owns his own record label.

Macklemore

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Riding on the tail-flames of Eminem's success if Macklemore. He is often touted as one of the greatest up and coming rap stars of all time. With complex rhymes and lyrics about struggling to enter the music industry, Macklemore's the greatest hit in the here and now. One of his greatest achievements: his single with Ryan Lewis, called "Thrift Shop," was only the second single to hit number one on Billboard's Top 100 without the backing of a major record label.

LL Cool J

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Another one of the greats is LL Cool J. The talent behind this one is astounding. Not only is he a phenomal rapper, but he has a starring role in a regular TV drama: NCIS: Los Angeles. He's been around for a long time, and has definitely reached superstar status.

2Pac

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One of the greatest tragedies to hit the music world was 2Pac's untimely demise. He has already made lists for his talent, including MTV's list of Greatest MCs of All Time and Rolling Stone's Greatest Artists of All Time. 2Pac would have certainly shined if he were allowed to continue creating music. He was shot six times back in 1996 in a drive-by shooting.

Notorious B.I.G

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We faced another tragic end with the drive-by shooting that killed The Notorious B.I.G, also known as Biggie Smalls. He was shot to death less than a year after 2Pac. His albums rocked the music industry, and he is still referred to today as one of the greatest rappers of all time.

Dr. Dre

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Dr. Dre changed the way we listen to rap. His music gained him fame and fortune in the early days of his career. He has also been extremely instrumental in building up some of the greatest rap stars in the here and now.

Run DMC

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Back in the day, Run DMC taught us to walk this way. Their collaboration with Aerosmith on the hit single changed the way we think of music. It was instrumental for both rock and rap. They really are legends walking amongst us.